The GCSP

🌎 Interested in learning how #diplomacy unfolds behind closed doors? Apply by June 1st to join our Applied Geopolitics & Strategy Course and learn directly from Seraina Eldada of @TheGCSP, who leads a session on “Diplomacy in Practice: From Multitrack Dialogue to Deal-Making."

We are honoured to spotlight our Foundation Council members throughout 2026! Their guidance & commitment are essential to our mission. Today we spotlight the Czech Republic - founding member since 1995. Hear directly from our Foundation Council representative, Ambassador Bálek 👇

#30RecipesforPeace is a journey across 30 countries where food becomes a language of diplomacy. Every purchase supports our Global Scholarship Fund, providing financial assistance to individuals working on peace & security. Invest in future peacebuilders: bit.ly/4lV3aC9

Article 109 is an initiative hosted in the Creative Spark, our incubator & accelerator for projects with high-impact solutions to peace & security challenges. They analysed the agendas for UN reform of the candidates vying to become Secretary-General: bit.ly/4dpJzZV

We are honoured to spotlight our Foundation Council members throughout 2026! Their guidance & commitment are essential to our mission. Today we spotlight Austria - founding member since 1995 - who has supported activities from Advanced Courses to our "30 Recipes for Peace" book.

SWF, along with @CSRisks and @TheGCSP, is proud to be organizing a dialogue on strengthening the OST’s ban on WMD in space. This invite-only, not for attribution event will be held May 26-27 in Geneva & will bring together experts to discuss current OST verification capabilities. 👉 swfound.org/events/dialogu…

Join us for a Geneva Security Debate on the strategic trends shaping intl peace & security with the Center for Security Studies. We'll explore how regions & domains are contested & strategic choices. 📆 10 Jun ⏰ 12:30-14:00 CET 📍 Hybrid ➡️ Register: bit.ly/49H24GQ

On 19 May, we were pleased to convene a Strategic Security Policy Seminar in Stockholm, focused on strengthening security systems in times of rupture. Thank you to our co-hosts Swedish Defence University, @SwissEmbSweden and participants for your thought-provoking insights!

At the🇨🇭- 🇸🇪 seminar “Strengthening Security Systems in Times of Rupture – What’s on the Horizon?” various experts exchanged perspectives on global security challenges, highlighting the importance of #Dialogue among #SecurityActors. Thank you for the excellent cooperation!

As AI, quantum technologies, synthetic biology & autonomous systems evolve, are we entering an era where traditional deterrence no longer works? @SustainHistory explores how the “Homo HURAQUS” era could fundamentally reshape global security. Read: bit.ly/4dzzHeG

How do we manage a space crisis? Join us for Transformative Futures Day to explore space security & the future of peacebuilding with Niko Orell & @sustainhistory. Plus, Paul Vallet will unveil the 2026 GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures winners! Join: bit.ly/3R6Gvce

We lead a course in 🇹🇬 with teams from SWISSAID, Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse & Fastenaktion on crisis, risk & #security management for the #Sahel. Participants from 🇳🇪 🇧🇫 🇲🇱 🇹🇩 🇹🇬 came together to strengthen preparedness, coordination & resilience in complex environments.

We are honoured to spotlight members of our Foundation Council throughout this year! Their guidance and commitment are essential to our mission. Today we are spotlighting Switzerland - one of our founding members since 1995 - to whom we are grateful for being a core donor for us.

💭 What role is there for international disarmament law in today’s challenging geopolitical environment? ⚖️ Join our course to identify & understand key concepts of international disarmament law & address emerging challenges to #armscontrol. 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/4uYBMbq

Join our upcoming activities this week! Strengthening Security Systems in Times of Rupture - What's on the Horizon? 📅 19 May | 12:30-18:00 | Stockholm, Sweden Register now: bit.ly/4vZLVWy

Today is the Intl Day of Living Together in Peace. The 2026 theme is "Building Trust through Dialogue, Inclusion & Reconciliation". At GCSP we facilitate diplomatic dialogue to help policymakers find solutions to common challenges, reduce tensions & manage relations peacefully.

Are you a political advisor looking to better face your professional challenges? Join our course on Skills Enhancement for Political Advisors in Sept! This highly collaborative course brings together practitioners, experts & diplomatic figures. 👉 Apply: bit.ly/4tr5KUR

Relying on one mediator per conflict is no longer sufficient. Our Geneva Security Debate examined the different approaches of the main mediation & mediation support actors today, through best practices, successes & lessons learned. 📽️ Missed it? Rewatch: bit.ly/4eNKGDU

The GCPS's Paul Dziatkowiec participated in the @AESymposium. His plenary stage interview outlined key security challenges facing the #Arctic. He also presented on competition between China, Russia and Western states in the Arctic.

We are delighted to share that Ambassador @ThGreminger has accepted appointment by our Foundation Council President Ambassador Jean-David Levitte to extend his Executive Directorship of the GCSP until April 2028!